Cape Town Weather in March
South Africa · March climate averages and travel tips
Avg high21°C (70°F)
Avg low18°C (64°F)
Rainfall22 mm (0.9 in)
RatingExcellent 10/10
Cape Town in March sees daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), dropping to about 18°C (64°F) at night. March is autumn (fall) in South Africa. The month is fairly dry, with about 22 mm (0.9 in) of rain spread over 4 days. You get roughly 12.3 hours of daylight and mostly clear skies.
Is March a good time to visit Cape Town?
Yes — March is one of the best months to visit Cape Town. The weather rates excellent (10/10) on our comfort score.
March weather at a glance
| Average high | 21°C (70°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 18°C (64°F) |
| Daily mean | 19°C (66°F) |
| Rainfall | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 4 |
| Humidity | 80% |
| Cloud cover | 24% |
| Daylight | 12.3 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 10.3 hours/day |
| Wind | 17.8 km/h |
| vs February | 1°C cooler than February, with 11 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Cape Town in March
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
Cape Town weather in other months
Jan22°C / 18°C11 mmExcellentFeb22°C / 19°C11 mmExcellentMar21°C / 18°C22 mmExcellentApr19°C / 16°C34 mmExcellentMay18°C / 15°C63 mmExcellentJun17°C / 14°C111 mmGoodJul16°C / 13°C95 mmGoodAug16°C / 13°C81 mmGoodSep16°C / 13°C46 mmExcellentOct18°C / 15°C28 mmExcellentNov19°C / 16°C31 mmExcellentDec21°C / 17°C12 mmExcellent
← FebruaryBest time to visit Cape TownApril →
Nearby in March
- Gqeberha25°C · 45 mm
- Maseru27°C · 67 mm
- Soweto27°C · 67 mm
- Gaborone32°C · 68 mm
- Johannesburg26°C · 76 mm
- Windhoek29°C · 92 mm
Where else is good in March? See where to go in March.